Boston Red Sox vs. Tampa Bay Rays

Sep 20, 2026

FINAL

Box Score

	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	R	H	E	LOB
BOS	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	6	0	6
TB	4	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	-	5	4	0	2

loss:

P. Sandoval(1-7)win: Tampa Bay Rays logo

G. Jax(8-10)

Game Recap

Boston Red Sox vs Tampa Bay Rays game highlights

ST. PETERSBURG -- After finishing their regular-season home schedule with yet another victory at Tropicana Field, the Rays are potentially one win away from clinching their first American League East championship since 2021....

Scoring Summary

BOSTB

1Jonny DeLuca doubles (22) on a sharp line drive to left fielder Roman Anthony. Yandy Diaz scores. Ryan Vilade scores. Junior Caminero to 3rd. [2 runs] 02
1Chandler Simpson singles on a ground ball to right fielder Nate Eaton. Junior Caminero scores. Jonny DeLuca scores. [2 runs] 04
4Victor Mesa Jr. homers (14) on a fly ball to right center field. [1 run] 05
9Trevor Story homers (5) on a fly ball to left field. [1 run] 15

Player Stats

HITTING	H	AB	R	RBI	K	BB	HR	LOB	AVG
1Roman AnthonyLF	2	4	0	0	1	0	0	3	.241
2Mickey GasperDH	0	3	0	0	2	0	0	1	.255
Jahmai JonesPH-DH	0	1	0	0	1	0	0	1	.209
3Adley RutschmanC	1	4	0	0	1	0	0	1	.234
4Trevor StorySS	1	4	1	1	1	0	1	2	.247
5Nick Sogard1B	0	4	0	0	2	0	0	0	.250
6Caleb Durbin3B	2	4	0	0	1	0	0	0	.255
7Jarren DuranCF	0	3	0	0	0	1	0	1	.204
8Isiah Kiner-Falefa2B	0	3	0	0	0	0	0	2	.247
9Nate EatonRF	0	2	0	0	0	1	0	0	.133
TOTAL	6	32	1	1	9	2	1	11	-

PITCHING	IP	H	R	ER	K	BB	HR	PC	ERA
Patrick SandovalLHP	7.0	4	5	5	5	2	1	94	5.15
Tyron GuerreroRHP	1.0	0	0	0	2	0	0	12	3.18




TOTAL	8.0	4	5	5	7	2	1	106	-

HITTING	H	AB	R	RBI	K	BB	HR	LOB	AVG
1Yandy DiazDH	0	3	1	0	0	1	0	0	.292
2Ryan Vilade1B	0	3	1	0	1	0	0	0	.256
3Junior Caminero3B	1	4	1	0	1	0	0	0	.277
4Jonny DeLucaCF	1	4	1	2	2	0	0	0	.259
5Chandler SimpsonLF	1	3	0	2	0	0	0	0	.309
6Ben Williamson2B	0	3	0	0	0	0	0	1	.244
7Nick FortesC	0	3	0	0	2	0	0	1	.264
8Victor Mesa Jr.RF	1	2	1	1	0	1	1	0	.251
9Taylor WallsSS	0	3	0	0	1	0	0	2	.216

TOTAL	4	28	5	5	7	2	1	4	-

PITCHING	IP	H	R	ER	K	BB	HR	PC	ERA
Griffin JaxRHP	5.0	3	0	0	5	2	0	74	3.62
Cole SulserRHP	1.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	11	4.39
Brody HopkinsRHP	1.0	0	0	0	2	0	0	14	6.00
Steven MatzLHP	1.0	1	0	0	1	0	0	14	5.49
Ty JohnsonRHP	0.2	2	1	1	1	0	1	13	5.79
Kevin KellyRHP	0.1	0	0	0	0	0	0	6	2.49
TOTAL	8.3	6	1	1	9	2	1	132	-

Play-by-Play

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1st inningBOSTB

TOP 1
SINGLE — Roman Anthony singles on a ground ball to right fielder Victor Mesa Jr.
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STRIKEOUT — Mickey Gasper called out on strikes. [1 out]
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FORCEOUT — Adley Rutschman pops into a force out, shortstop Taylor Walls to second baseman Ben Williamson. Roman Anthony out at 2nd. Adley Rutschman to 1st. [2 outs]
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STRIKEOUT — Trevor Story strikes out swinging. [3 outs]
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BOTTOM 1
WALK — Yandy Diaz walks.
00
HIT BY PITCH — Ryan Vilade hit by pitch. Yandy Diaz to 2nd.
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SINGLE — Junior Caminero singles on a ground ball to left fielder Roman Anthony. Yandy Diaz to 3rd. Ryan Vilade to 2nd.
00
DOUBLE — Jonny DeLuca doubles (22) on a sharp line drive to left fielder Roman Anthony. Yandy Diaz scores. Ryan Vilade scores. Junior Caminero to 3rd. [2 runs]
02
SINGLE — Chandler Simpson singles on a ground ball to right fielder Nate Eaton. Junior Caminero scores. Jonny DeLuca scores. [2 runs]
04
FLYOUT — Ben Williamson flies out to center fielder Jarren Duran. [1 out]
04
STRIKEOUT — Nick Fortes strikes out swinging. [2 outs]
04
STOLEN BASE 2B — Chandler Simpson steals (46) 2nd base.
04
WALK — Victor Mesa Jr. walks.
04
FLYOUT — Taylor Walls flies out to center fielder Jarren Duran. [3 outs]
04

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Team Stats

BOS

1Runs5

6Hits4

0Errors0

.188Batting Avg.143

32At Bats28

2Extra-base Hits2

1Home Runs1

1Runs-Batted-In5

2Walks2

0Stolen Bases1

9Strikeouts7

6Left on Base2

10Total Bases8

Game Details

Sunday, September 20, 2026 · 1:40 PM

Tropicana Field · St. Petersburg, FL

attendance: 24,654 (98.6%)

weather: 72 degrees, dome

spread: TB -153

over/under: 7.5